To do so, they used new techniques to carefully cull chloroplast DNA from ancient rice 900-2,800-years-old, which had been excavated from seven archaeological sites in Japan and Korea. Advanced Search ...

In this engaging account, Chef Renee Marton unravels the rich history of rice, tracing its remarkable journey through centuries of trade, migration and culinary innovation. The origins of some of the ...

Red rice has a long history in Southeast Asian cultures, and it is especially popular in Thailand, India, and China. In ancient times, it was considered the food of kings and used in religious ...

Today, humans live on just a few staple crops, like maize, rice, and wheat. But in the early days of agriculture, humans were domesticating foods left and right. Come with us as we disco ...

A n alcoholic beverage made from moldy rice may have provided the spark that led to the widespread adoption of agriculture in East Asia. Having detected remnants of this ancient rice beer on ...

Pilaf, our favorite rice dish, has a long history that goes back to ancient Persia. Famous for its aromatic flavors and an array of ingredients, pilaf has made its way across the continents and ...